015: Building Engagement and Satisfaction to Retain Top Talent

Leadership Transformations

Keep your team inspired and empowered

In this episode, we discuss the critical differences between job satisfaction and employee engagement, as well as why both are essential for retaining top talent. Janet Taggart joins us today to unpack how leaders can foster meaningful connections, build trust, and create an environment where employees feel valued, inspired, and empowered to perform at their best.

Listen in as Janet breaks down how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs provides a framework for addressing satisfaction and engagement. You’ll learn practical strategies to overcome common challenges in this area and come away with actionable steps to build a thriving, motivated team.

Today we’ll talk about…

• [00:01:22]: The difference between job satisfaction and employee engagement.
• [00:03:03]: Applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs to the workplace.
• [00:09:18]: Signs of job dissatisfaction and their root causes.
• [00:15:04]: Rebuilding employee engagement effectively.
• [00:16:18]: Practical recommendations for leaders to foster satisfaction and engagement.

Learn how consistent, intentional actions and honest conversations can create a culture of trust, innovation, and growth.

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